Top 3 Downgrades on the 2025 F66 MINI Cooper JCW You Need to Know
Let’s get this out of the way. We have yet to drive the new MINI Cooper JCW. Like the F66 Cooper S, it may be a surprisingly (if not subtle) improvement over...
2025 MINI Cooper JCW Specs: Upgrades, Downgrades & Comparisons to Previous JCW Models
The MINI Cooper JCW represents the brand’s heart and soul. With a racing pedigree that includes victories at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring and roots tracing back to championship rally cars of...
MINI Australia and New Zealand Discontinue Entry-Level Electric Cooper E and Aceman E Models
In a strategic move reflecting its evolving market approach, MINI Australia and New Zealand are discontinuing their entry-level electric models, the Cooper E and Aceman E. This decision narrows the market’s (EV)...
What’s Next for the Electric MINI Cooper – Our Predictions for 2025 & Beyond
A couple of weeks ago we learned about MINI’s rumored decision to change course and not build its MINI Cooper and Aceman EVs in Europe. Then we confirmed that MINI has cancelled...
Why the R53 MINI Cooper S Is Becoming Both A Collectible Icon & Disposable Used Car
Don’t look now, but the original new MINI—the R50 and R53—is starting to catch the eye of collectors. However, it’s not as simple as prices steadily climbing. Instead, two distinct markets are...
Will BMW’s Radical iDriveX Come to MINIs?
Yesterday, we introduced BMW’s radical new iDrive with its Panoramic Display—a significant departure from previous designs that reshapes how drivers interact with in-car technology. During our time with a prototype, we were...
MINI USA 2024 Sales: A Down Year with Bright Spots on the Horizon
MINI USA’s 2024 sales performance reflects a year of significant transition, with overall sales declining 21.5% year-to-date (YTD) as the brand underwent a major model changeover. But even in a down year...
2025 MINI Cooper JCW Is Hiding an Extra Exhaust Pipe
When the new (F66) 2025 MINI Cooper JCW debuted earlier this year, it surprised MINI enthusiasts by shifting from a dual exhaust layout to what appeared to be a single, large outlet. However,...
The Secret War That Shaped the MINI Cooper’s Future
As MINI plots its future, it’s worth stepping back to one of the most transformative eras in the brand’s history—the 1990s. This was a defining decade when BMW found itself at a...
Revisiting the R50’s Debut: How the Press Fell for the New MINI
It’s hard to believe, but the R50 MINI made its grand entrance at the 2000 Paris Motor Show over 20 years ago. Enthusiasts were smitten from the start, but what did the...